Got to Be Tough
Toots and the Maytals · 2020
41 min · 10 tracks · reggae · ska · rocksteady
A vibrant blend of reggae rhythms and soulful melodies that captures resilience and joy.
Got to Be Tough is an album by Toots and the Maytals, released in 2020. A vibrant blend of reggae rhythms and soulful melodies that captures resilience and joy. 'Got to Be Tough' received critical acclaim for its infectious energy and was nominated for Best Reggae Album at the Grammy Awards. It stands as an important cultural statement during a year marked by global unrest, reflecting themes of hope and strength. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Got to Be Tough sound like?
A vibrant blend of reggae rhythms and soulful melodies that captures resilience and joy. Rooted in reggae and ska.
What makes Got to Be Tough by Toots and the Maytals notable?
'Got to Be Tough' received critical acclaim for its infectious energy and was nominated for Best Reggae Album at the Grammy Awards. It stands as an important cultural statement during a year marked by global unrest, reflecting themes of hope and strength. Released in 2020, 'Got to Be Tough' was Toots and the Maytals' first studio album in over a decade, following 2004's 'True Love'. At this stage, Toots Hibbert was recovering from health issues, making this album a triumphant return to form at the age of 77.
How many songs are on Got to Be Tough?
Got to Be Tough has 10 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Drop Off Head 3:52
- 2 Just Brutal 3:35
- 3 Got to Be Tough Standout 4:06
- 4 Freedom Train Standout 3:41
- 5 Warning Warning 3:54
- 6 Good Thing That You Call 3:02
- 7 Stand Accuse 3:23
- 8 Three Little Birds Standout 5:20
- 9 Having a Party 5:21
- 10 Struggle 5:12
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